FBLA Basics
Competitive Events
Leadership
Conferences
Hard Facts
100

What Does FBLA Stand For?

Future Business Leaders of America

100

What are the three main types of FBLA events?

Objective Test, Performance, Project

100

What is the highest leadership position in FBLA?

National President

100

What does NLC stand for?

National Leadership Conference

100

In what year was FBLA founded?

1940

200

How many divisions does FBLA have?

4

200

Which event requires a 4-minute speech with 20 minutes prep?

Impromptu Speaking

200

What recognition program tracks Service, Education, and Progress?

Business Achievement Awards (BAAs)

200

Where do members compete at the highest level?

NLC

200

Who founded FBLA?

Dr. Hamden L. Forkner

300

What is the 2025 -2026 year’s national theme?

Make Your Mark!

300

What’s the maximum time for most presentation events?

7 minutes

300

Name one quality of a good FBLA leader.

Multiple possible answers

300

What conference is held in the fall for training?

NFLC – National Fall Leadership Conference

300

Where was the first FBLA chapter established?

Johnson City, Tennessee

400

True or False – FBLA is the largest career and technical student organization?

False

400

Name one event focused on coding or app development.

Mobile App Development / Coding & Programming

400

Which program recognizes strong chapter activities?

Champion Chapter

400

What usually happens at state conferences?

Competitive events, workshops, networking

400

What is the name of FBLA’s official magazine?

Tomorrow’s Business Leader

500

Name the four divisions of FBLA.

 Middle School, High School, Collegiate, Professional

500

Which event has students create and present a startup idea?

Business Plan

500

True or False – Members can only hold office at the chapter level.

False

500

Which conference do all divisions attend separately?

State Leadership Conference

500

How many competitive events are in FBLA High School division?

Over 70